Holidays are a great occasion to gather at the same table with the whole large family, to finally meet with friends, give and receive gifts. They adorn human life, which, in most cases, consists of monotonous everyday life. Holidays bring people together no matter how old they are and what position they occupy in society.
In April, there are really a lot of holidays. Among them there are those that are celebrated exclusively in our country. So, to a person living in Russia, what holidays should be celebrated in April?
Most fun
And now, on the first April day, which falls on Sunday this year, Laughter Day is celebrated. Of course, this holiday is informal, it is not declared a day off, it does not at all mean exchange of gifts. But he is very fond of children, young people, as well as those adults who are not deprived of a sense of humor. People are in a hurry to please each other with funny jokes and funny pranks.
Health day
April 7 (this year - Saturday) is World Health Day. As in other countries of the planet, in our country this day is used to attract the attention of the population to such a problem as improving the health system. People urge each other to take care of their health and the health of loved ones.
Cosmonautics Day
April 12 (this year it will be Thursday) celebrates one of the most significant holidays in April - Aviation and Cosmonautics Day. Each of the people living in Russia is proud that it was Yuri Gagarin - the Soviet man - who was the first in the world to make a space flight. Thanks to him, a new era began, in which the conquest of space became a reality for man.
Taking care of nature
April 15 (2018 falls on Sunday) is the Day of Environmental Knowledge. This holiday is necessary if only because it reminds people: environmental problems are problems that concern absolutely everyone. The quality of life, the state of health, the future of children and grandchildren - this and much more depends on nature. The events that are held on this holiday, in most cases, are informational in nature.
Anniversary of the Battle of the Ice
There are holidays in April that remind people of the glorious pages of Russian history. In 1242, on April 18, an event occurred that went down in history as the Battle of the Ice: an army led by Alexander Nevsky on Lake Peipsi defeated the knights of the Livonian Order.
Holiday of our planet
Some holidays in April are annually celebrated by the entire population of the planet. April 22th is customary to celebrate International Earth Day. Information events are held on this holiday, in which the main idea is to save natural resources. By tradition, many homes and organizations on Earth turn off the light for an hour.
Religious holidays
What holidays in April is celebrated by the entire Orthodox population of Russia? April 1 - Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). On Saturday, April 7, Orthodox Russians celebrate the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And on April 8, the most important Christian religious holiday is celebrated - the Bright Sunday of Christ (Easter).